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Easy Air Fryer Salmon


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  • Author: james-carter
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

A quick and delicious recipe for perfectly cooked salmon in under 15 minutes using an air fryer.


Ingredients

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  • 2 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Brush the mixture over the salmon fillets, coating all sides.
  4. Place the salmon skin side down in the air fryer basket.
  5. Cook for 10-12 minutes, checking for flakiness at the 10-minute mark.
  6. Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.

Notes

For best results, do not crowd the air fryer basket and allow salmon fillets to reach room temperature before cooking.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg